Active management

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We are surrounded by research, data and commentary that seldom looks beyond an investment horizon of between one to three years. The benchmark or index, of course, does not take... Read more continue reading

SMSF members brace themselves for change

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Trustees and members of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) should expect the regulatory framework of the investment structure to be under continual reform, according to HLB Mann Judd superannuation partner, Mitchell... Read more continue reading

Robeco backs Asia Pacific equities despite market concerns in US, Europe

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There is a long-term opportunity for investors to gain exposure to Asia Pacific equities given low absolute and relative valuations which are being obscured by geopolitical and interest rate concerns.... Read more continue reading

Macroscope: Opportunity knocks when investors lose faith

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An investor recently recalled asking an older colleague in late 2000 when the right time would be to buy the NASDAQ. His answer, which turned out to be broadly correct:... Read more continue reading

Don’t let drama over next few Fed meetings distract from the big picture

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At the June 14 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting the Federal Reserve (Fed) left rates unchanged but kept alive the possibility of raising rates again at upcoming meetings. Arguably,... Read more continue reading

Climate change – an underlying challenge

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As we discussed in our paper ESG Insights: Insurance claims heat up, the climate in Australia has warmed meaningfully by 1.0 – 1.5 degrees Celsius since around 1960 (refer Figure... Read more continue reading

Carry-forward concessional superannuation contributions

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Being able to carry forward unused annual Concessional Contributions (CCs) cap amounts since 2018-19 provides some much-welcomed planning opportunities, especially in this environment where the annual CC cap is historically... Read more continue reading

Comments on WA’s first green bond

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Dr Kylie-Anne Richards, Deputy CIO, Fortlake Asset Management, Fund Manager, Blossom, comments on the recent issuing of Western Australia’s first green bond to fund major projects to help decarbonise the... Read more continue reading

Wingate becomes a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment

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Investment House Wingate has announced it has become a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an international network promoting sustainable investment through the incorporation of environmental, social and... Read more continue reading

Global asset allocation views, June 2023

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Market persepctive Macroeconomic outlook remains mixed as data has been surprising to the upside, despite evidence of tightening financial conditions that are still expected to weigh on economic growth in... Read more continue reading